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EPISODE · Jul 8, 2024

Ekaterinburg: Self-Guided Audio Tour with a Visit to Europe-Asia Border

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Full Version: Ekaterinburg: Self-Guided Audio Tour with a Visit to Europe-Asia BorderFirst time in Ekaterinburg or eager to know more? This audio tour in the WeGoTrip app is your perfect guide! Start at "Plotinka," the heart of the city's history. Discover why Peter the Great opened a window ... to Asia. Over 300 years, Ekaterinburg has transformed, featuring the ancient mint and a modern pineapple house by British architect N. Foster. The folklore spirit of the Mistress of Copper Mountain will accompany you through the garden of stones. Next, enjoy the scenic Iset River embankment, lined with both skyscrapers and historic mansions. Learn urban legends about Sevastyanov's House and its eccentric owner. Nearby, spot the futuristic Yeltsin Center and the constructivist ship house, highlighting Ekaterinburg's architectural diversity. Explore the charming courtyards and squares of the Literary Quarter. The tour's highlight is the majestic Church on the Blood, where you'll uncover the infamous crime that ended the Romanov dynasty. But there's more! Don’t miss the iconic stele, where you can capture a photo standing with one foot in Europe and the other in Asia.

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